The "Ghanian" is a "high performance" ocean cruising boat. This is evident in the short wing deck and the extreme beam needed to carry the power of the rotating rig. Dagger boards optimise windward performance. Such items as the prod and the large mast head extras are further evidence of its performance character. However it also is a fully capable cruising boat with the long hulls giving it enough displacement to carry a full cruising load with out compromising its performance.